Essex - Financial Analyst - Investment Banking

Job Description Key Responsibilities: Investment & Financial Analysis - Build detailed financial models for real estate and mixed-use projects including ROI, IRR, NPV, sensitivity & scenario analyses - Conduct market feasibility and location studies based on urban infrastructure growth and planning forecasts - Evaluate land parcels and development proposals with an urban design lens integrated with financial viability - Prepare investment decks, Information Memorandums (IMs), and data rooms for private equity, family offices, and institutional investors - Support in structuring term sheets and managing investor due diligence processes - Interface with investment bankers, advisors, and legal teams to support funding transactions - Collaborate with architects, planners, and project teams to integrate planning logic with financial outputs - Assess master plans and zoning regulations to estimate development potential, FSI/FSR utilization, and financial yield - Conduct financial analysis and modeling to support investment decisions. - Prepare pitch books, presentations, and other materials for client meetings. - Assist in the execution of mergers and acquisitions, equity offerings, and other financial transactions. - Collaborate with senior bankers to develop client relationships and identify new business opportunities. - Perform due diligence and market research to assess potential investment opportunities. - Monitor industry trends and provide insights to senior management and clients. - Provide urban planning insight to align project positioning with city development trends and infrastructure expansion - Conduct market research on city-specific real estate dynamics, upcoming infrastructure, and policy changes - Benchmark pricing, absorption trends, and project viability based on planning-led development models - Present insights to senior leadership for strategic decision-making and investor reporting - Review & Development of various types of financial models for debt and equity - Ensure co-ordination for due diligence, analysis and structuring of live transactions - Leverage existing connections and develop new connections in the Private Equity & Venture - Participate in negotiations and other closure activities - Assist management with the development of boarder strategic initiatives - Work with senior team members/SBU to identify and evaluate potential business Required Skills & Qualifications: - MBA with specialisation in Urban Planning/Urban Management/Infrastructure Planning Mandatory - 5 to 15 years of experience in investment banking, real estate finance, or urban infrastructure investment - Strong command over financial modeling, Excel, and valuation methods - Deep understanding of master planning, urban development policies, and government planning regulations - Excellent communication and presentation skills for investor and stakeholder engagement - Familiarity with tools like Argus, PowerPoint, GIS-based planning tools (preferred)